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My Tangent E‑Bike Journey: 5,300 Kilometers and Counting
How It All Began: My Treeosix Test‑Drive My first taste of e‑biking was a Treeosix rental at Cypress Hills — one effortless ride up the Mickey Mouse Hills was all it took to know I needed one of my own. Eager to make it happen, I wandered into our local Canadian Tire in Swift Current and walked out with a Tangent ebike in August 2022. About a month later, we picked up a second e‑bike for my wife—quickly turning solo rides into shared adventures. These days I enjoy the best
Aug 27, 2025


Gull Lake Invests in Long-Term Water System Improvements
The Town of Gull Lake is undertaking a major upgrade to its aging water infrastructure , with current efforts focused on replacing key valves throughout the system. These valves play a vital role in controlling water flow and isolating specific sections of the network, allowing for more efficient maintenance and minimizing service disruptions. This phase of work is part of a multi-year modernization plan that will span over a decade . Crews are installing new valves
Aug 19, 2025


From Erpster Cup to Kin’s Top Honor: Kinettes Nab Bill Skelly Award
Gull Lake & District Kinette Club has capped off a landmark summer by claiming the coveted Bill Skelly Award —Kin Canada’s highest recognition for community service. Now, with the Bill Skelly Award in hand—a national honour presented to one outstanding Kin Canada club per district each year for their work raising funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis—the Gull Lake Kinettes stand as one of Kin Canada’s most inspiring chapters. The club’s success builds on the Annual Erpste
Aug 15, 2025


What the Gull Lake Siren Really Means
If you’ve spent some time in Gull Lake, you’ve likely heard the siren atop the Town Hall. For residents, it’s part of daily life . For visitors, it can spark questions . This guide first appeared in the now-discontinued Gull Lake Events Community Forum —where it became one of the most-visited posts, especially when the siren sounded—and has been revived here so anyone unfamiliar with our fire dispatch system can feel confident and informed. 🕛 The Noon Siren Tradition (Ended
Aug 8, 2025


Gull Lake’s Chayce Foster Making Waves at 2025 Canada Summer Games
Local athlete Chayce Foster is set to represent Saskatchewan at the 2025 Canada Summer Games , taking place August 8–25 in St. John’s, Newfoundland . Competing in the Special Olympics swimming events, Chayce joins a select group of athletes from southwest SAskatchewan is headed to the national stage. Events Chayce Will Compete In: • 🏊 50-metre freestyle • 🏊 50-metre backstroke • 🏊 50-metre breaststroke • 🏊 100-metre freestyle • 🏊 100-metre backstroke Chayce will
Aug 6, 2025


Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: June 11 – Property Lease, Broadband Boost & Summer Staff
The Gull Lake Town Council convened on June 11, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided with Councillors Karen Turton, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, Tyson Migneault and Administrator Emella Waiser present. Councillor Brandon Wessner was absent. Editor’s Note (July 30, 2025): On May 28, I hand-delivered a letter to the Town Office urging improved transparency—posting agendas online, exploring supporting docume
Jul 15, 2025
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How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri
2 days ago


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
6 days ago


RCMP Lay Charges Connected to 2025 Gull Lake Break‑In
The RCMP have concluded a significant investigation involving several communities in southern Saskatchewan. A 42‑year‑old man from Tompkins is facing multiple charges after a series of incidents across the region. According to investigators, the suspect has been linked to: • a break-in at a Gull Lake business in October 2025 • a break‑in at a business in Abbey in January 2026 • an attempted fraud in Swift Current last fall The individual was arrested on February 5 and made
Feb 9
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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